MG Motor UK MG3 (2013 -) Review Review by Parkers on 11 Oct 2013 Last Updated: 30 Jul 2014 3 The Chinese owned car manufacturer has finally broadened its range with the MG Motor UK MG3 supermini. With prices starting from £8,399, the new car is not the cheapest in the sector, but decent levels of standard equipment puts it nose to nose with equivalent Dacia Sanderos and Chevrolet Sparks. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (2) Gallery Assembled in UKCheapNeat handlingSurprising space Sparse dealer networkCheap interiorGutless engine New price range: £12,195 - £13,495 View all new prices Used price range: £1,800 - £9,973 Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 The Chinese owned car manufacturer has finally broadened its range with the MG Motor UK MG3 supermini.With prices starting from £8,399, the new car is not the cheapest in the sector, but decent levels of standard equipment puts it nose to nose with equivalent Dacia Sanderos and Chevrolet Sparks. The MG3, which is assembled at Longbridge in Birmingham alongside the MG6 range, is only offered as a five-door hatchback. That all results in a cabin that is one of the most spacious in the class, especially when measuring rear seat room and bootspace.MG is promoting the car’s ease of driving, pushing its suitability as an urban runabout with its compact dimensions and easy parking ability. Distinctive stylingThe new car carries forward many of the styling cues first illustrated on the MG Zero concept car and certainly looks the part. LED daytime running lights, wrap around windscreen and squat stance ensures it stands out in a crowd.Not as much as the array of personalisation options does though, the MG3 available with ten different bodycolours, 13 different graphics packages, four different mirror caps, six different alloy wheel finishes and six interior combinations. Some are more dubious than others, but the British flag emblem and RAF style octagon are nice touches.Standard kitDepending on the model choice, exterior highlights include 16” Diamond cut alloy wheels, LED lights, sport-design bumper, side sill extensions, rear spoiler , sports-design rear valance, chrome exhaust finishers and MG insert headlamps. Inside the MG3, key features are Bluetooth with audio streaming, DAB radio, USB/Aux input, automatic lights, automatic wipers, rear parking sensors and part-leather trim.The entry model MG3 3TIME features a CD player, signature front LED lights, electronic hill hold, MP3 compatibility and Aux-in facility in addition to all the standard features on all MG3s. 1.5-litre enginePower comes from a 1.5-litre 105bhp 16-valve petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox which is worthy if not exciting. Torque arrives late on in the proceedings and you’ll find yourself working the engine very hard, though there’s no aural reward for doing so.To find out more read the rest of our full MG Motor UK MG3 review. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 2.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5 Safety 2.5 out of 5 Reliability 2.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 2 out of 5 Buying new 3 out of 5 Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Spacious beyond belief, really feels roomy. Despite high emissions which will become irrelevant when the taxes change, exceptional ownership costs, low insurance big deal maker with two new drivers in... ” 5 out of 5 Michael Stock , 07 Mar 2016 ... read more “ It is very spacious inside with lots of headroom. the boot is bigger than you would think. ” 5 out of 5 Karen Wheeler , 21 Oct 2014 ... read more “ For the size of the car it is spacious inside with excellent excellent headroom and legroom. The boot is bigger than you'd think from the outside. ” 4 out of 5 Ptoly Mortimer , 17 Sep 2014 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 4 new MG Motor UK MG3 Hatchbacks for sale Read 8 owners' reviews Tweet Other MG Motor UK reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on MG Motor UK MG3 Hatchbacks New MG Motor UK MG3 Hatchback Exclusive Nav 1.5 DOHC VTI-tech 5d Now £12,185 Save £1,310 List Price £13,495 New MG Motor UK MG3 Hatchback Excite VTI-TECH 5d Now £11,100 Save £1,095 List Price £12,195 Used MG Motor UK MG3 1.5 VTi-TECH 3Form Sport 5d (2016/16) Price £3,250 Save £950 Glynn Andrews Cars Sales Used MG Motor UK MG3 Exclusive VTI-TECH 5d (2019/19) Price £7,899 Save £1,196 Perrys Used Car Outlet
“ Spacious beyond belief, really feels roomy. Despite high emissions which will become irrelevant when the taxes change, exceptional ownership costs, low insurance big deal maker with two new drivers in... ” 5 out of 5 Michael Stock , 07 Mar 2016 ... read more
“ It is very spacious inside with lots of headroom. the boot is bigger than you would think. ” 5 out of 5 Karen Wheeler , 21 Oct 2014 ... read more
“ For the size of the car it is spacious inside with excellent excellent headroom and legroom. The boot is bigger than you'd think from the outside. ” 4 out of 5 Ptoly Mortimer , 17 Sep 2014 ... read more
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